PT-2017-1320
CVE-2016-4685
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Published
2017-02-20
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Updated
2017-02-21
Description by
CVSS 3.1
5.9
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
iOS versions prior to 10.1
Description
The issue involves the "iTunes Backup" component, which improperly hashes passwords, making it easier to decrypt files. This could allow a remote attacker to more easily decrypt files.
Recommendations
For iOS versions prior to 10.1, update to version 10.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the "iTunes Backup" component until a patch is available.
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